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RTI’s focus on the health sector covers issues of both national and global importance. These

include maternal & child health, communicable & non-communicable diseases, communication

sciences, and gender equality. As a thought leader in the health space, the company uses

objective, evidence-based solutions and cutting-edge research to address some of the most

complex healthcare challenges facing Indian society.

RTI meets this goal by leveraging its deep sectoral knowledge, diverse experience and skills, and

multi-disciplinary approach across implementation, evaluation, and research to inform our

clients across governments, academia, development and the private sector.

RTI has teams of experts, including an oncologist of global renown, leading various initiatives in the health sector.

Public health experts in epidemiology and top-notch experts in cancer research lead & form the foundation of our

Health team in India.

HEALTH

Areas of Focus

- Cancer Research & Non-Communicable

Diseases -

- Neglected Tropical Diseases

- Communication Sciences including

social & behaviour change -

communication-

- Maternal & Child health

- Research

- Consulting

- Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (MLE)

- Health Technology Innovation

Capabilities

HEALTH

RTI International is a registered trademark and a trade name of Research Triangle Institute. RTI International India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, USA.

For more information about our organization and our projects in India, please contact Anshuman Sharma at 011-41287175, or write to us at [email protected].

KEY PROJECTS

REACH supports the measurement, learning, and evaluation (MLE) efforts of the Gates Foundation to improve the health of children under the age of five years in India. It has a special focus on pneumonia and diarrhoea in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. As the MLE partner, RTI works closely with the implementing partners, the University of Manitoba, Canada, and CARE, a leading global NGO. The collaborative effort aims at determining how to strengthen the quality of care provided by frontline workers and primary health facilities.

RTI is part of a consortium engaged in the design and planning of a Regional Centre of Research Excellence for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in India. The other members of the consortium are Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and Emory University, U.S. In-country research partners include Madras Diabetes Research Foundation; National Institute for Cancer Prevention & Research; All India Institute of Medical Sciences; Cancer Institute; and the New Delhi and Chennai cancer registries. RTI has also implemented a community engagement plan to develop a consensus on research priorities for NCD prevention and control in India.

RTI’s communication science experts promote informed decision-making by developing, implementing and evaluating strategic communications, interventions and campaigns for its clients. These experts examine how people seek, use, and process information and make decisions by exploring social, cultural, market, and media influences. Key projects under the Center for Communication Sciences include Evaluation of "Combating Gender-Based Violence among Youth in India through a Celebrity-Centered Digital Media Edutainment Intervention", and ‘Media Advocacy for Maternal and Child health in Uttar Pradesh".

Research and Evaluation for Action in Child Health (REACH) (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Since 2014)

Regional Center for Research Excellence in Non-Communicable Diseases in India (National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Since 2016)

Center for Communication Sciences(Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation et al)

RTI has an illustrious pedigree at the forefront of applied health research. Our mission is to improve the human condition by

turning a global body of knowledge into practice. As early as 1960, RTI had achieved great renown in this field when a team of

our scientists reported the discovery of a compound they termed Camptothecin found in the Pacific yew tree — Taxus

brevifolia — which was found to terminate cancer cell growth, thereby saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of people

diagnosed with cancer.

By isolating and identifying the structure of these novel bioactive natural products, RTI scientists have dramatically improved

— and in some cases lengthened or saved — the lives of cancer patients. Taxol is a chemotherapy medication used to treat

numerous cancers — ovarian, breast, lung, cervical and pancreatic among others.

Taxol, a word coined by RTI's scientist Monroe E. Wall, is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Camptothecin is a trademark of RTI.

In the expanded National Adolescent Health Program, peer education is one component of a package of interventions included by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. RTI International - India is synthesizing the insights available to draw out the lessons learned on the inputs, process, outputs, and outcomes of these projects and programs.

Sexual and Reproductive Health of Young People in India: Systematic Review of Peer Education(World Health Organization — Since 2017)

RTI is expanding its focus in India to Health Technology Innovations. RTI aims to drive impact by leveraging its research and commercialization expertise to facilitate the creation of low-cost, India-centric technologies for the prevention, detection and treatment of life threatening diseases such as cancer. This includes partnering with small startups, commercial enterprises, incubators and accelerators, independent innovators, research and academic institutes and other such ecosystem players.

RTI aspires to positively impact India's energy security scenario, including 24X7 Power for All. By

utilizing indigenous resources and innovative technologies, we plan to cover both rural and urban

landscapes and stakeholders in our quest for sustainable development by supporting the

implementation of clean-energy solutions, affordable energy access and reduction in import

dependence.

ENERGY

RTI will be working in the following areas over the next five years:

Clean energy technologies, including biomass solid waste, indigenous coal, and renewables

Reduction of transmission and distribution losses with a view to supporting utilities’ turnaround

Energy efficiency/ energy conservation; demand-side management

Low-emission technologies for household cooking, vehicular emission

Smart grids for Smart Cities and Electric Vehicles

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Access to Rural Energy in India, Monitoring and EvaluationThe Climate GroupRTI provided independent monitoring and evaluation (M&E) services for the Project, Bijli – Clean Energy for All, that aimed to help

reduce greenhouse gas emissions and connect rural households to cheaper, cleaner and reliable renewable energy. Qualitative

and quantitative data showcased findings such as project contributing to a reduction of 8,759 tons of CO₂ per year across more than

4,300 households.

AT&C Loss Reduction and DISCOM TurnaroundUttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL and all U.P. State DISCOMs)As the Technical Partner to a leading Energy Consulting firm, RTI is helping UPPCL DISCOMs to reduce their technical and

commercial distribution losses; monitoring progress of government’s UDAY scheme-related activities using IT-enabled tools; and

ushering in best-practices for DISCOM operations as suitable in the Indian context.

Off-grid Self-Healing & Sustainable DC Community Energy SolutionsMission Innovation – India, Department of Science and TechnologyIn collaboration with Delhi Technological University, RTI is set to undertake a holistic social, technical and economic impact

assessment – covering aspects related to connectivity, mobility, access of information/ education, and access to energy – for a

project that aims to design, develop, install and commission a DC off-grid system at Musepur village in Pilibhit. The village will

also be provided with telecommunication and mobility solutions. RTI’s objective is to develop a sustainable and scalable model.

Impact Assessment of R-APDRP Scheme in North Indian DISCOMsPower Finance Corporation (PFC), Ministry of Power, Govt. of IndiaAs the Technical Partner to a leading Energy Consulting firm, RTI is carrying out a study on the impact of R-APDRP (Restructured

Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Program) implementation on Customers and Utilities across 13 DISCOMs in North

India.

ENERGY

KEY RESEARCH AREAS

RTI has an established track record in coal gasification and syngas clean-up research. Our experts hold patents and have authored multiple publications on topics across Coal-to-Methanol value chain. We are perfectly positioned to apply our global knowledge in India by undertaking technical, commercial and economic assessment of utilizing coal for producing methanol and DME, with a view to reducing oil imports.

With the launch of Biomass Policy 2018, RTI International is well poised to convert biomass (e.g.: Corn Stover) to Refinery Feedstock (Deoxygenated Bio-Crude). Our capability is established through our 1TPD biomass plant at our US-based headquarters.

RTI’s Micro-Reformer technology that converts flared gas to methanol aims to turn around the economics of flaring and make it viable to produce a highly valuable product (methanol) from gas otherwise wasted by flaring. India imports roughly half of its natural gas consumption (19.87 MMTPA in FY18). If even 2.8% of natural gas that is either lost or flared due to economic unviability is captured and utilized economically it will prove highly valuable. RTI’s technology is portable, requires low capex and can work without power or water.

Conversion of Indian Coal to Methanol (Petrol blend) and Coal to Di-Methyl Ether (Diesel blend)

Second Generation Biofuels Flared Gas-to-Methanol



RTI strives to improve the lives of millions of Indian citizens by providing innovative, high-quality

and sustainable WASH solutions. We serve communities and support stakeholders such as

governments, bilateral and multilateral agencies, foundations, industries, and NGOs by utilizing

our vast global knowledge and sectoral knowledge to solve critical WASH issues.

RTI has deep global expertise in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of WASH

projects. We adopt a multidisciplinary approach to solve WASH problems and our strength lies in our

expertise and proven research methodologies across the WASH value chain. Our expertise spans

engineering, economic and statistical modelling, statistics, risk management, behaviour change,

Geographical Information System (GIS), technology development and commercialization, public policy,

business strategy, monitoring and evaluation, communication science, information management and

gender sensitization, among others. Our assessment studies are widely recognised for unbiased approach

and scientific delivery.

WASHWater, Sanitation and Hygiene

About RTI International – India

W A S Hwww.rti.org/india

WASH

KEY PROJECTS


RTI is contributing to this project by developing a toilet that converts human waste into combustible fuel, stored energy, and disinfected, non-potable water. This toilet does not require piped water, sewer connection and outside electricity. The development of this toilet is a landmark in improving India’s public health, environment and quality of life.

RTI has played a crucial role in the India rollout of STeP, an ambitious global project that brings transformative technologies to 2.5 billion people worldwide who have been without access to safe and affordable sanitation. STeP provides a full range of services, including field testing, market intelligence, and user insights, to help inventors and industry develop products and services that address market and consumer needs. STeP is a collaboration of global experts and organizations and eliminates risk, and streamlines the path to market, fostering greater success for its partners.

RTI is currently working with DFAT in improving community-level access to WASH services, especially for women and persons with disabilities, through a composite community-government-private-sector platform called Single Window and WASH Hub.

Reinvent the Toilet (2015-2016)Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Sanitation Technology Platform (STeP),(2015-2018) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Inclusive WASH Models for Urban Slums (2018-19) Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

India is witnessing rapid urbanization driven by the growth of cities and the overall economic prosperity that it generates. As per

census 2011, more than 30% of the country’s population of 1.21 billion people lives in cities and urban areas . It is estimated that

the level of urbanization will escalate to 50% over the next two-to-three decades. Such rapid growth in the urban centers and the

process of urbanization have compounded the pressure on civic amenities such as access to the WASH infrastructure and its

maintenance. The lack of appropriate, gender inclusive and environmentally sound (treatment and disposal) technologies, have

aggravated the challenges faced by citizens, especially in large urban slums.

With the cascading impact of such challenges, one-size-fits-all solutions are inadequate; it is imperative to develop innovative and

holistic solutions across the WASH value chain. There is a dire need to foster new technologies, processes and solutions, and

promote cross-learning and collaborations to drive economic reforms to benefit WASH.

WASH in India


RTI Cities Practice is committed to supporting Government of India’s objective of making cities

more resilient, sustainable and affordable by introducing bringing science to city planning and

operations. RTI has been working across cities globally, serving clients by solving issues related

to strong baseline data, accurate data management, and appropriate analytical and

communication systems are critical for effective city planning and management. We leverage our

multidisciplinary capabilities, subject matter expertise, and cutting-edge technology to create

holistic, long-lasting solutions.

CITIES

Focus Areas and Service Offerings Include

Vulnerability Assessments and Action Plans

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Water and Sanitation

Solid Waste Management (SWM)

City Planning, Management& Operations

Local Governance and Capacity Building

Water and Sanitation Strategies, Tariff Fixation, Cost Recovery, Project Feasibilities, Bid Process Support for PPP Projects

Models and Decision Support Tool (DST), Strategies for Innovative Technological Interventions

Urban Development Plans, Evidenced Based Decision Support, Asset Management, Integrated Single Database, Cost Recovery & Governance

Program Management Support in areas of Institutional Strengthening, Improved Service Delivery, Revenue Enhancement, Financing Plans and Promoting Private Participation

Focus Areas Service Offerings

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CITIES

KEY PROJECTS

In collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), RTI has successfully completed the Economic Modeling and Analysis of Climate Change Mitigation, Impacts and Adaption project for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA. Towards this end, RTI and MIT urban planning experts developed an urban climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction M&E framework and related tools that use an equity lens to meet the unique needs of local governments.

RTI has been critically involved with Making Cities Work (MCW), a multi-country project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington, D.C. MCW seeks to improve urban and local governance through short- and long-term technical services and capacity building of Urban and Local Bodies (ULB) in service delivery of transportation, water and sanitation; improved autonomy, transparency, responsiveness and accountability; enhanced ability to adapt to climate change; improved disaster preparedness, response and recovery; and improved finance, creditworthiness and borrowing.

RTI is supporting Governance for Local Development (GOLD) a decentralization program of the Government of Senegal funded by USAID. Its solutions are focused on strengthening the local government capacity to respond to citizen demands; improving mobilization and management of local public resources; and increasing community participation in service delivery management in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); health; education and agriculture.

Economic Modeling and Analysis of Climate Change Mitigation, Impacts and Adaption

Making Cities Work (MCW) Governance for Local Development (GOLD), Senegal



A strong baseline data, data management, and

analytical and communication systems are critical for

effective city planning and management. Towards this

end, RTI has developed highly specialized data

collection tools and simulation models that enable

cities to analyze relationships among urban services,

human development, economic sustainability, and

environmental resilience. These tools and models

support policy-and-investment-scenario planning by

producing forecasts of demography, infrastructure,

governance conditions and outcomes. This allows

informed evidence-based decision-making, evaluating

impacts of alternative technologies, refining operations

and maintenance practices, and optimizing

infrastructure and urban services performance.

For Solid Waste Management, RTI has developed a

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Decision Support Tool, a

standardized statistical model to evaluate the financial

and environmental costs and considerations for MSW

management. This can be tailored for particular waste

compositions across different countries and

geographies. This tool has helped over one hundred

government and industry clients across the world in

identifying and acting on MSW management

technologies and overall strategies to effectively

manage MSW in cities by capturing their unique

conditions, including waste characteristics; economic

considerations; environmental goals; and institutional

and social factors.

RTI has also developed user-friendly data

observatories, as well as software systems for

permitting, asset management and public financing.

These support knowledge management and

institutional capacity-building for national and local

governments, along with tailored solutions for private

sector service providers.

RTI has been working to build an Innovation Ecosystem comprising a network of stakeholders

with creativity, investable capital, and business and scientific acumen. This vision orginated at the

organization's global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, U.S.A, initially formed by a network

of 3 leading American universities: Duke University, North Carolina; North Carolina State

University; and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, it transformed North Carolina from the

second poorest state in the U.S.A, in terms of per-capita income, to a highly-ranked state for

talent and business in present times.

The organization’s 60 year long history as the founding research institute in one of the world’s

oldest and largest innovation ecosystems stands testament to its thought leadership and

practitioner’s knowledge of driving innovation-led economic growth.

INNOVATION & COMMERCIALIZATION

RTI will be working in the following areas over the next 5 years:

To create a culture of

entrepreneurship that increases

the chances of long-term success

AccelerateTechnology

Commercialization:

Fostering Effective Entrepreneurship

Programs:

Create PolicyInfrastructurefor Innovation:

StrengthenUniversity –

Industry Alignment:

DriveTechnology Adoption

in SMEs:

To convert R&D investments into

commercially valuable new

products, processes and services

Support governments to

strengthen their policy tools to

effectively foster growth in an

innovation economy

To better align university output

with industry needs to produce

market-ready technologies

& job-ready graduates

Empower SMEs with limited

resources to find & adopt

technologies and processes

to help them grow and thrive

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KEY PROJECTS

The US Government has historically supported the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT). In 2014, as part of an $800,000 USAID - funded Research Partnership project, Duke University and RTI provided diagnostic and capacity development assistance to help advance the new-generation IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN). This involved assessing, strategizing and compiling recommendations to improve research funding and operational and administrative procedures. The project also worked to build collaboration networks with academia, government and industry, leading to the development of IITGN’s new Research Park. RTI also helped IITGN find the right balance between teaching, research and outreach activities.

India faces challenges on both the demand and supply side in pursuance of the overall objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission to effectively manage faecal sludge and septage. For example, out of 680 MGD sewage generated per year in Delhi, only 50% is treated at centralized Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) (2015 data). Out of the 23 STPs in Delhi, 6 STPs have utilizations ratios of below 20%.

RTI provides a full range of services on technology validation, including a field testing program in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. RTI’s services include cross-pollination of knowledge, compliance with local laws, market intelligence and user insights to remove risk and streamline the path to market through technology transfer.

Current Shortwave Infra-Red (SWIR) imagers are based on costly, high-purity semiconductor materials such as indium-gallium-arsenide (InGaAs). RTI International developed a quantum dot sensing technology that changes the performance-to-cost point of SWIR cameras, resulting in a lower cost sensor for a wide range of industrial applications.

Research Park at IIT, Gandhinagar (USAID - 2016)

Sanitation Technology Validation & Scale-Up (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-Since 2015)

SWIR Vision Systems, Inc.(a spin-off Company of RTI International to develop cost-effective SWIR imagers)



Manufacturing technologies such as Die-to-Die, Die-to-Wafer and Wafer-to-Wafer technologies for 3D integrated circuits had a high Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Ziptronix’s patented ZiBond® direct bonding and DBI® hybrid bonding technologies deliver scalable, low TCO manufacturing solutions for 3D stacking. This technology was licensed to Sony Corporation for volume production of CMOS image sensors. And in 2015, Tessera Technologies, Inc acquired Ziptronix for $39 million in cash.

NASA developed new Al-Si alloy for spacecraft propulsion which was commercialised by RTI International for Bombardier Recreation Products (BRP). The alloy enabled BRP to develop a new line of engine which created more than half a billion dollars per year in revenues.

Ziptronix, Inc (a spin-off Company of RTI International to manufacture 3D ICs with lowest TCO)

RTI International’s projects focusing on innovation

Commercialization of NASA’s Aerospace Alloy Technology(Enabling two-cycle engines to perform like four-cycle ones)

INNOVATION & COMMERCIALIZATION

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